Ford Escape vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Kia Sportage
- Length174.9 in
- Height69.7 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,180 lb – 3,792 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Kia Sportage width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.6 in shorter (174.9 in vs 171.3 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.4 in taller (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 113 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,373 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.4 in taller (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 113 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,373 lb)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.6 in shorter (174.9 in vs 171.3 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.9 in | 171.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,486 lb | 3,373 lb | 113 lb |
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